 The Differences Between a Lexus and a Camry-A Comparison of the Performance Characteristics of Medium (MDSPF) and
Light Density (LDSPF) Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Insulation
"Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is rapidly becoming the insulation of choice in an energy conscious
new construction market."
Prepared by... Mike Richmond
7 pages/778K |
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Corbond®
Air Barriers
"Spray-in-place, closed cell polyurethane insulation meets
all the criteria for thermal, air and moisture isolation, as well
as reversibility in all types of buildings in every climate in
North America."
Prepared by Neal E. Ganser, Corbond®
Corporation.
33 pages/1.4MB |
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SPRAY-FOAM
Insulation
"...sprayed-in-place polyurethane combines R-value, an effective
air barrier, and vapor control in one material"
Prepared by The Journal of Light Construction
5 pages/154K |
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Fiberglass
Batts- Labeled vs. Installed Performance
"'commonly installed' fiberglass batts lose 28% of their labeled
R-value."
Prepared by The Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2 pages/155K |
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Spray
Polyurethane Foam (SPF) and Cathedral Roofs & Cathedralized Attics
"This configuration controls the entry of moisture-laden air
into the insulation and also eliminates dew-point occurring at
the underside of the roof deck and anywhere in the insulation..."
Prepared by Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
6 pages/218K |
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Spray-in-Place
Polyurethane Foam Insulation
"... spray foam insulation is a superior insulation product
that overcomes several disadvantages of other insulation products.
Spray foam can provide a more uniform, consistent thermal barrier
as well as provide air flow retarder functions."
Prepared by RLC Engineering, LLC.
4 pages/109K |
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Air
Sealing: Seal Air Leaks and Save Energy!
"The recommended strategy in both new and old homes is to reduce
air leakage as much as possible and to provide controlled ventilation."
Prepared by the Office of Building Technology, U.S.
Department of Energy.
4 pages/164K |
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Air
Sealing: Seal Air Leaks and Save Energy!, Energy Fact Sheet
"A (air) leaky house that breathes in moldy, humid crawlspace
air, or dusty attic air is not healthy."
Prepared by Southface Energy Institute, for Georgia
Environmental Facilities Authority.
4 pages/140K |
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Elements
of an Energy-Efficient House
"Good air sealing alone may reduce utility costs by as much
as 50 percent."
Prepared by National Renewable Energy Laboratory
(NREL), a DOE national laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy.
8 pages/188K |
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Insulation
Basics, Energy Fact Sheet
"Proper installation is as important as how much insulation
is installed. Gaps and compressed areas can lower the R-value
over 30 percent."
Prepared by Southface Energy Institute, for Georgia
Environmental Facilities Authority.
1 page/36K |
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SPF
Building Envelope
"The true performance of your building system can not be measured
with the R-value of the insulation alone, but must also consider
air movement, moisture control, health, safety, durability and
comfort as well as energy efficiency."
Prepared by Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance.
4 pages/784K |
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